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1st TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up in Thessaloniki

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1st Trophy Meet-Up 2025

The first Trophy Meet-Up, titled “Circular Economy in Agri-Food: Utilization of By-Products and Resource Reuse,” will take place on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at the Center for Research Results Dissemination (KE.D.E.A.).

The organization New Agriculture New Generation has been organizing Trophy – Τροφή since 2019, collaborating with most universities, research institutions, multinational companies, and VCs.

The event is co-organized with Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, the Interdisciplinary Agri-Food Center of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (KEAGRO), and the Walk AUTh Innovation Accelerator.

It is supported by the Environmental Management Office of the University of Macedonia and is held under the auspices of the Thessaloniki Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EBETH), the Region of Central Macedonia, and the Municipality of Thessaloniki.

Program of the 1st Trophy Meet-Up

16:45-17:10 | Opening Remarks:

  • Charalambos Feidas, Rector, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh)
  • Kyriakos Yakinthos, Vice Rector for Research and Innovation, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh)
  • Nikolaos Tzolas, Deputy Regional Governor for Digital Governance, Central Macedonia Region (P.K.M.)
  • Maria Tsakiri, Head of Business Advisory Support, Thessaloniki Chamber of Commerce and Industry (E.V.E.T.H.)
  • Effi Theodoraki, Deputy Mayor for Education and Lifelong Learning, Municipality of Thessaloniki

17:10-17:20 | Presentation of Trophy – Trofi 2024 & Daily Program

17:20-17:35 | Presentation of the Virtual Enterprise LoopLab

Experimental High School of University of Macedonia – Periklis Chatzinakos, Head of the Environmental Management Office, University of Macedonia

17:35-17:40 | Presentation of KEAGRO-AUTh

Ourania Menkisoglou-Spyroudi, Emeritus Professor AUTh, President of KEAGRO-AUTh

17:40-17:45 | Presentation of Walk

Nikos Theodorakis, Professor, Scientific Director of Walk

17:45-18:15 | Presentation: Circular Economy in Agri-Food

Thomas Kotsopoulos, Professor AUTh, President of the Department of Agriculture

18:15-18:45 | 1st Panel Discussion: “Utilization of By-Products and Circular Economy in the Primary Sector”

Participants:

  • Aikaterini Karamanoli, Professor, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh)
  • Ioannis Yantsis, Associate Professor, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh)
  • Anthoula Karanasiou, Scientific Collaborator, IDEP – CERTH
  • Stefanos Kamperis, CEO, Staramaki

Moderator:

  • Akis Karamavros, Entrepreneurship Development Associate, New Agriculture New Generation

18:45-19:15 | 2nd Panel Discussion: “Sustainable Resource Management in Food Processing – Trends and Challenges”

Participants:

  • Athanasia Goula, Professor AUTh
  • Thanasis Bletsas, Sustainability Manager, MAKVEL – EURIMAC
  • Ioanna Melikidou, R&D Manager, KONVA
  • Fani Matzouridou, Associate Professor AUTh
  • Moderator: Ioannis Mourtzinos, Associate Professor AUTh

19:00-19:15 | Break

19:15-19:30 | Presentation: Sustainability in Agri-Food and Entrepreneurship

Gregoris Chatzikostas, General Partner, Loggerhead Ventures

19:30-20:00 | Idea Generation Workshop

20:00-20:30 | Idea Presentations & Closing

Social Farming 360: Empowering Communities through Sustainable Agriculture and Social Reintegration

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The organization New Agriculture New Generation is implemented the “Social Farming 360” program, with full support and funding from the Citi Foundation. In close collaboration with the General Secretariat for Anti-Crime Policy of the Ministry of Citizen Protection, and in partnership with ActionAid and Freedom Gate, the program focuses on enhancing food security, developing skills for vulnerable social groups, and promoting the production of social farming products.

Addressing Food Security and Sustainable Farming

Food security is a global challenge, with more than 770 million people suffering from some form of undernourishment. In Greece, the need for sustainable food production is becoming increasingly urgent, especially as agricultural productivity faces significant challenges due to the climate crisis. Social Farming 360 addresses these challenges by supporting sustainable food production in correctional facilities across the country. The program not only promotes sustainability but also offers inmates opportunities for training and employment in agriculture, focusing on olive cultivation, medicinal, and aromatic plants. The project further enhances the expertise of the agronomists working in these facilities.

A Multidimensional, Two-Year Program

With the Citi Foundation’s financial backing and in cooperation with the General Secretariat for Anti-Crime Policy, Social Farming 360 is a two-year program that spans multiple layers of intervention. It supports sustainable food production and distribution in four agricultural correctional facilities (Agia Chania, Tiryntha Argolida, Kassavetia Volos, and Kassandra Halkidiki) and two special detention centers (Women’s Detention Facility and Eleonas Thiva Drug Rehabilitation Center). In addition to agricultural training, the program includes the development of soft skills, professional integration, and reintegration through psycho-social education, in collaboration with ActionAid and Freedom Gate.

Transforming Agriculture and Empowering Social Reintegration

Social Farming 360 plays a crucial role in transforming agricultural practices within correctional institutions, providing practical skills to inmates, and actively supporting their reintegration into society. At the same time, it ensures food security within the detention centers and the local communities surrounding them.

Global Support for Local Impact

New Agriculture New Generation is one of 50 organizations worldwide to receive $500,000 donations from the Citi Foundation as part of its first Global Innovation Challenge. This initiative focuses on four critical areas: access to food, food availability, affordability, and community resilience. The Global Innovation Challenge represents a $25 million philanthropic effort to identify and support innovative solutions to social and economic challenges faced by low-income communities worldwide.

They said about the program

  • Aimilios Kyriakou, CEO of Citi Greece, Cyprus, Malta:
    “Safe, healthy, and nutritious food in sufficient quantities is fundamental for everyone’s well-being. It requires constant effort and cooperation at all levels to achieve this goal. The new Citi Foundation initiative, ‘Global Innovation Challenge – Food Security,’ aims to contribute to solving this global issue. We wish great success to the Social Farming 360 program and our volunteers who are eager to support.”
  • Effie Lazaridou, CEO New Agriculture New Generation:
    “We are proud to contribute to the transformation of agricultural activities in correctional facilities and actively support the reintegration of inmates and food security in detention centers and their surrounding communities. The trust of Citi Foundation honors us and motivates us to work even harder in collaboration with the General Secretariat for Anti-Crime Policy towards sustainable food production, especially as the climate crisis significantly affects agricultural productivity.”
  • Dimitra Lygoura, General Secretary for Anti-Crime Policy:
    “The Social Farming 360 program is a valuable opportunity for the reintegration of vulnerable groups into society and for creating a more sustainable and inclusive environment. I congratulate the New Agriculture New Generation organization and Citi Foundation for this initiative, and I am confident that this collaboration will yield positive results on multiple levels.”
  • Makis Drakopoulos, Director of Programs and Institutional Funding at ActionAid:
    “Through this program, based on ActionAid’s expertise in the labor integration of people at risk of social exclusion, we aim to help inmates develop their skills and gain the confidence needed for successful professional reintegration.”
  • Tina Annett Torronen, President of Freedom Gate:
    “With years of experience in implementing psycho-social support programs in correctional facilities, Freedom Gate is proud to contribute to the success of the program by enhancing inmates’ psycho-social framework and reintegration prospects.”

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Promoting Small-Scale Aquaculture Sustainability in Southeast Mediterranean

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The “Promoting Small-Scale Aquaculture Sustainability in Southeast Mediterranean” program was successfully completed with the goal of enhancing sustainability and business development for small-scale aquaculture in the wider Southeast Mediterranean region. Through a comprehensive educational framework, the program aimed to support and empower producers from five countries: Egypt, Algeria, Lebanon, Morocco, and Tunisia. The participants were selected through an international competition and had the opportunity to engage in a series of educational activities combining theory with practical application.

The training program included an intensive ten-day workshop held in Greece, where participants were trained on key topics such as innovation, business development, technological trends, and sustainability. By attending educational seminars and visiting model aquaculture units, participants gained new knowledge and skills to improve their businesses. The program also provided 100 hours of personalized consulting from industry experts to ensure the practical implementation of these skills and foster the sustainable development of their enterprises.

The inaugural event for the program was held at the Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens, attracting international attention from the aquaculture sector. The event was opened by prominent figures, including Maria Damanaki, former European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Houssam Hamza from the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM), and Effie Lazaridou, CEO, NANG.

The speakers emphasized the vital role of small-scale aquaculture in the Mediterranean diet, food security, and environmental footprint reduction. They also highlighted the need for support and modernization in the sector through new technologies and sustainability practices, enabling small businesses to remain competitive in an evolving market.

The program not only contributed to skills development but also strengthened collaborations between research institutions, professionals, and international organizations. Greece’s selection as the central hub for implementing this important initiative underscores the country’s leading role in aquaculture and the promotion of sustainable food production from aquatic ecosystems.

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Mastic trees: Ensuring the future of a national product – Knowledge transfer and innovation network in Chios

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Short Description

The organization New Agriculture New Generation announces the start of the free training and advisory program “Mastic trees: Ensuring the future of a national product – Knowledge transfer and innovation network in Chios”.

The program follows the successful action “Mastic Trees: Modern Techniques of Propagation and Cultivation”, implemented from October 2021 to May 2023 in Chios. This program aims to create the first organized network for knowledge and innovation transfer for mastic cultivation on the island of Chios, from producer to producer (peer to peer).

The program is divided into two implementation phases:

  1. The first phase involves selecting 20 mastic producers from the 24 Mastic Villages of Chios who already have relevant experience in cultivation. These selected producers will be trained to educate other producers in their area through seminars and workshops. The selected producers will serve as reference points in their region.
  2. In the second phase, all interested mastic producers in Chios can participate in receiving knowledge about mastic cultivation from the trained producers of the first phase. This phase involves knowledge exchange and problem-solving facilitated by the New Agriculture New Generation organization, the Chios Mastic Growers Association, and the Laboratory of Floriculture of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

The program aims to enhance mastic cultivation techniques and create a sustainable network of knowledge transfer among mastic producers in Chios. It is funded by the New Agriculture New Generation organization and the Chios Mastic Growers Association.

Target Audience

  • Participants in the first phase: Mastic producers aged 18-45 (or 46-55 if necessary), members of the primary cooperatives of the Chios Mastic Growers Association, willing to participate in the training program and transfer their knowledge to other producers in their region.
  • Participants in the second phase: All interested mastic producers in Chios.

Program of Studies

The program includes topics such as propagation of mastic trees, fertilization, biodiversity, pest control, harvesting techniques, and integrated mastic cultivation practices.

Duration

18 months, starting from December 2023 to May 2025, with training sessions held 2-3 days per month.

For more information

Contact Stefanos Hatzilazarou or Stefanos Kostas at the Laboratory of Floriculture of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, or Kalliopi Karampoyki at New Agriculture New Generation.

Rebuilding Beekeeping Sector in Thessaly: Training on preparing for and responding to natural disasters

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Program Title

Rebuilding Beekeeping Sector in Thessaly: Training on preparing for and responding to natural disasters

Brief Description

New Agriclture New Generation organization announces the commencement of a free training program on “Rebuilding Beekeeping Sector in Thessaly: Training on preparing for and responding to natural disasters” The program is aimed at all beekeepers in Thessaly and is implemented as part of the action “Restarting Beekeeping Sector in Thessaly.”

Specifically, there will be 10 educational meetings in 10 different municipalities of Thessaly, even in remote areas, with the aim of supporting over 300 beekeepers with knowledge and skills to better prepare them to face challenges, adapt to climate change, and take necessary measures for proper hive management. The action “Restarting Beekeeping Sector in Thessaly” also includes the new program “Rebuilding Beekeeping Sector in Thessaly: Queen Rearing: Replenishing Bee Colonies and Rescuing Local Genetic Material”. The program, scheduled to be implemented between March and September 2024, will provide support to 300 affected professional beekeepers in Thessaly, offering 20,000 royal cells. These actions will contribute not only to the restoration of damages caused by “Daniel” but also to the development of conditions for the future strengthening of the sector in Thessaly.

The above-mentioned training sessions will be implemented in collaboration with the Agricultural University of Athens and Associate Professor George Goras, beekeeper Alexandros Gousiaris, beekeeping trainer, and Dimitris Voloudakis and Kalliopi Karaboiki from New Agriculture New Generation organization.

They are co-funded by the Nea Gea Nea Genia organization through the founding donation of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), the Region of Thessaly, the Charitable Foundation of Ioannis S. Latsis, and the company APIVITA.

Purpose of the Program 

New Agriculture New Generation organization aims to contribute to the reconstruction of the apiculture sector and support beekeepers in Thessaly after the floods caused by the “Daniel” phenomenon. As climate change and extreme weather conditions are expected to continue affecting our daily lives in the coming years, the new training program aims to improve beekeeping practices and overall bee health. The goal is to enhance bee resilience and reduce the impacts of climate change by transferring knowledge and practices from specialized scientists.

Target Audience

All beekeepers in Thessaly.

Topics

Climate change and its impacts Measures before, during, and after natural disasters Annual hive management plan

Areas of Action

Regional Unit of Larissa Regional Unit of Trikala Regional Unit of Magnesia Regional Unit of Karditsa Karditsa – April 19, 2024, Dimitra Center (Cotton Sorting Center Building)

Trainers

Alexandros Gousiaris, beekeeper, beekeeping trainer George Goras, Associate Professor, Laboratory of Apiculture and Sericulture, Agricultural University of Athens Dimitris Voloudakis, Agronomist, Director of Capacity Building Nea Gea Nea Genia, Scientific Associate of the Academy of Athens Kalliopi Karaboiki, Agronomist, Capacity Building Manager of Nea Gea Nea Genia organization

Duration of Action

Each training session lasts for 4 hours. Free with application for participation.

For More Information

Kalliopi Karaboiki, Capacity Building Manager

New Agriculture New Generation

Tel: 2106917986, 6972096122

Email: [email protected]

 

Rebuilding Beekeeping Sector in Thessaly: Queen Rearing: Replenishing Bee Colonies and Rescuing Local Genetic Material

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Program Title

Rebuilding Beekeeping Sector in Thessaly: Queen Rearing: Replenishing Bee Colonies and Rescuing Local Genetic Material

Brief Description

The organization New Agriculture New Generation announces the initiation of the program “Rebuilding Beekeeping Sector in Thessaly: Queen Rearing: Replenishing Bee Colonies and Rescuing Local Genetic Material”. The program is aimed at all affected beekeepers in Thessaly and is implemented within the framework of the action “Rebuilding Beekeeping Sector in Thessaly”.

The program is designed and implemented in collaboration with the Agricultural University of Athens, under the scientific guidance of the Laboratory of Sericulture and Beekeeping, headed by Associate Professor Georgios Goras. It is co-funded by the organization New Agriculture New Generation through the founding donation of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), the Region of Thessaly, the John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation, and the company APIVITA.

The program “Rebuilding Beekeeping Sector in Thessaly: Queen Rearing: Replenishing Bee Colonies and Rescuing Local Genetic Material” will be implemented from April to September 2024 and will provide support to 300 affected professional beekeepers in Thessaly, by supplying 27,000 queen cells.

The above actions will contribute not only to the restoration of the damages caused by “Daniel” but also to the development of conditions for the future strengthening of the sector in Thessaly.

Purpose of the Program

The organization New Agriculture New Generation aims to contribute to the reconstruction of the beekeeping sector and to support the beekeepers of Thessaly after the floods caused by the phenomenon “Daniel”.

The program aims to support up to 300 beekeepers affected by the catastrophic weather event Daniel with 27,000 queen cells originating from the endemic genetic material of the region. The production of queen cells will be carried out by 10 specialized queen breeders who will provide queen cells either from their own selected genetic material or from selected genetic material of the beekeeper, if available. The program offers the opportunity to produce suitable genetic material and quality queens with the ultimate goal of quickly replenishing the lost bee colonies.

The 10 specialized queen breeders were trained in the successful program “Queenrearing: Utilization, Rescue, and Improvement of Bee Genetic Material in Thessaly” and performed more than 800 inoculations between 2022 and 2023. This specific action has already received significant awards in Greece, such as the Bravo Sustainability Award 2022, category “Protection of Ecosystems and Biodiversity” and the GOLD Environmental Award, category “Sustainable Agriculture”.

Target Audience

All beekeepers in Thessaly.

Priority will be given to affected beekeepers, following evaluation of applications.

Areas of Action

Regional Units of Larissa, Karditsa, Magnesia, Trikala.

Application Submission & Duration of Action

Phase B of Participation Applications until April 30, 2024.

The provision of queen cells will take place from April to September 2024.

Contact Numbers for Larissa Regional Unit

Elina Kampisiou: 6974012351

Ioannis Senkos: 6936820666

Contact Numbers for Karditsa Regional Unit

Katerina Apostolopoulou: 6993736456

Alexandros Giannakopoulos: 6988198696

Alexandros Liatsos: 6976290719

Giorgos Xiros: 6983603675

Contact Numbers for Magnesia Regional Unit

Dimitris Kolettas: 6974202989

Periklis Stamou: 6972501043

Contact Numbers for Trikala Regional Unit

Konstantinos Lamprogeorgos: 6979630121

Ioannis Topalidis: 6974917578

For More Information

Kalliopi Karamboiki, Capacity Building Manager

New Agriclture New Generation

Tel: 2106917986, 6972096122

Email: [email protected]

Filippa Griva

Agricultural University of Athens

Tel: 6982187876

Email: [email protected]

Queen rearing: Utilization, rescue, and genetic improvement of bees in Evia (phase B)

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The organization “New Agriculture New Generation” announces the second phase of the free training and counseling program “Queen rearing: Utilization, rescue, and genetic improvement of bees in Evia”. The program is implemented in collaboration with the Agricultural University of Athens, which designed its educational component under the scientific guidance of the Laboratory of Sericulture and Apiculture, headed by Associate Professor Georgios Goras.

This particular action is co-financed by the organization “New Agriculture New Generation” through the founding donation of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), the John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation, and the company APIVITA.

The program “Queen rearing: Utilization, rescue, and genetic improvement of bees in Evia” is a unique practical initiative in Europe and possibly globally. It is being implemented this year for the second time, having started in Thessaly, where the final number of beneficiaries is estimated to exceed 40% of the total beekeepers in the region. In this context, it has already received significant distinctions in Greece, such as the Bravo Sustainability Award 2022, category “Ecosystem Protection and Biodiversity”, and the GOLD Environmental Award, category “Sustainable Agriculture”.

The program “Queen rearing: Utilization, rescue, and genetic improvement of bees in Evia” consists of two parts:

  1. Finding and providing specialized training for up to 12 young individuals who have knowledge and experience in beekeeping practice. They will be trained in basil culture and royal jelly production, as well as general specialized knowledge in proper beekeeping practices. After receiving this necessary training, the six most capable individuals with the willingness and ability to support the next step of the program will be selected.
  2. Activating the six selected specialized vaccinators in the Regional Unit of Evia. Their activity will include coordinating with beekeepers in the area who wish to participate in the program and organizing demonstrations and implementation of royal cell vaccinations for the production of quality queens, using selected genetic material.

Program Objective

The aim of the program is to carry out a significant number of royal cell vaccinations by a group of specialized individuals who will have the ability to present, explain in detail the process, and address questions from participating beekeepers. This action has multiple objectives: familiarizing a large number of beekeepers with the process of producing quality queens, mass production in the entire Regional Unit of Evia of selected genetic material with the ultimate goal of increasing production, and creating a specialized activity – this vaccination provision – that may potentially become a professional outlet.

Target Audience

Beekeepers operating in the broader area of Evia.

Educational cycle action area 2023-2024

Regional Unit of Evia

Duration of Action

Until May 2024

Contact numbers for Northern Evia

Passa – Afendra Georgia: 6972835963

Simaki – Bellou Evangelia: 6971557108

Stamoulos Dimitris: 6985673739

Contact numbers for Central and Southern Evia

Argyris Christos: 6971770045

Loukeris Orestis: 6974094948

Ntales Vangelis: 6974948829

Papanikolaou Andronikos: 6971649596

For more information

Periklis Stamou, Beekeeper, Action Coordinator

Phone: 6972501043 Email: [email protected]

Filippa Griva, Agricultural University of Athens

Phone: 6982187876 Email: [email protected]

Kalliopi Karamboiki, Capacity Building Associate, New Agriculture New Generation

Phone: 2106917986, 6972096122 Email: [email protected]

Queen rearing: Utilization, rescue, and genetic improvement of bees in Thessaly (phase B)

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Brief Description

The organization “New Agriculture New Generation” and the Region of Thessaly, in collaboration with the Agricultural University of Athens, announce the start of the second phase of the program titled “Queen rearing: Utilization, rescue, and genetic improvement of bees in Thessaly”.

The educational program is designed and implemented by the Agricultural University of Athens, under the scientific guidance of the Laboratory of Sericulture and Beekeeping, headed by Associate Professor Georgios Gkoras. The program is co-financed by the Region of Thessaly and the organization “New Agriculture New Generation” through the founding donation of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).

The program is divided into 2 phases. In the first phase, which has already been completed, 20 beneficiaries acquired knowledge on queen rearing, royal jelly production, and proper beekeeping practices. Upon completion of the basic training, the trainees will be engaged in the second phase of the program in each regional unit of Thessaly to organize collective queen rearing in bee colonies under their responsibility. This action will include organizing beekeepers in the area who wish to participate in the program, demonstrating and implementing queen cell grafting for the production of quality queens from selected genetic material. The resulting queen cells will be managed by the beekeepers themselves for their benefit, without any financial burden.

Program Objective

The aim of the program is to carry out queen cell grafting by a group of specialized individuals who will have the ability to present, explain in detail the process, and address queries that may arise from participating beekeepers. This action has multiple objectives: familiarizing a large number of beekeepers with the process of producing quality queens, mass production throughout the entire region of Thessaly of selected genetic material, ultimately aiming to increase production, and creating a specialized activity—queen rearing—that could potentially become a professional outlet.

Target Audience

Beekeepers operating in the wider area of Thessaly.

Educational Cycle Action Area 2021-2022

Region of Thessaly

Duration of Action

Until autumn 2022

Contact Numbers for Larissa Regional Unit

Konstantinos Zampakas: 6907274936

Vasilis Kalantzis: 6981474310

Elina Kampisiou: 6974012351

Georgios Matoulas: 6934756123

Ioannis Senko: 6936820666

Contact Numbers for Magnesia Regional Unit

Fotis Zangavieros: 6943802130

Dimitris Koletas: 6974202989

Nikolaos Kritsalis: 6997729573

Eleftheria Salamura: 6987506498

Periklis Stamou: 6972501043

Contact Numbers for Karditsa Regional Unit

Katerina Apostolopoulou: 6993736456

Alexandros Giannakopoulos: 6988198696

Alexandros Liatsos: 6976290719

Georgios Xiros: 6983603675

Contact Numbers for Trikala Regional Unit

Konstantinos Lambrogeorgos: 6979630121

Apostolos Topalidis: 6980293837

Ioannis Topalidis: 6974917578

For more information

Filippa Griva, Agricultural University of Athens

Tel: 6982187876 Email: [email protected]

For more information about the organization “New Agriculture New Generation”

Kalliopi Karamboiki, Capacity Building Associate

Tel: 2106917986 Email: [email protected]

Open Olive Academy

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The organization “New Agriculture New Generation” has been active in the Greek countryside since 2018, through the Founding Donation of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, aiming to create employment opportunities and broader development in the agri-food sector. To date, more than 3,500 farmers, scientists, entrepreneurs, and public and private sector executives have participated in our organization’s training activities through more than 50 training and consulting programs in over 65 locations across Greece. The fact that we manage to create bridges of cooperation by bringing together leading scientists and researchers, as well as advisors and experienced business executives, allows us to provide high-quality services to beneficiary farmers, livestock breeders, young scientists, and entrepreneurs.

The proposal “Open Olive Academy” emerged after a series of discussions between the Municipality of Northern Kynouria, the Chamber of Arcadia, and the organization “New Agriculture New Generation,” aiming to support the primary sector of the Municipality. Supporters of the program are “LIVELIA” S.A., Nikolaos I. Foufas – Olive Mill, DOUZENIS OLIVE OIL S.A., Agrodynamis of Northern Kynouria O.E., AGROTECHNIKI KINOURIAS and FOUFAS BROS SA.

    

The olive cultivation sector is a significant agricultural activity for the wider area. Olive oil production in the Northern Kynouria region can exceed 3,000 tons.

On the other hand, the country is characterized by one of the lowest percentages of trained farmers at the EU level and some of the weakest knowledge transfer systems in the agri-food sector (EU 2019).

Program Objective

The objective of this proposal is to strengthen the olive cultivation sector in the wider area of Northern Kynouria by transferring knowledge based on the creation of an integrated, coherent, and fast-paced training seminar cycle on the olive and olive oil sector, which will also include experiential education.

These seminars will cover the entire chain of cultivation, production, and marketing. Seminar instructors will include experts from the New Agriculture New Generation organization, external collaborators such as market executives and consultants with recognized experience in production, standardization, packaging, and marketing, as well as academics and university professors.

By attending the seminar cycle, participants will gain basic knowledge in the following areas:

– Preparation – establishment of an olive grove

– Olive physiology

– Cultivation practices

– Plant protection & Climate Change

– Quality

– Processing and marketing

Target Audience

The program is aimed at olive growers, whether professional or supplementary, who are active in the Municipality of Northern Kynouria. Additionally, professionals from the entire value chain of olive oil and olives, such as olive mill owners, processors, and traders, can participate in the seminars.

Priority will be given to professional young producers under 45 years old, followed by professional producers of any age, after evaluating the applications.

Action Area

Municipality of Northern Kynouria

Action Duration

The program will start on June 28 and will be completed at the beginning of October. Overall, the program will have a duration of 52 training hours and will cover six (6) two-day sessions.

More Info

Marianna Gkavrou, Project Manager, New Agriculture New Generation

T. 6955678270

E. [email protected]

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Restarting the Rural Economy in Northern Evia

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The non-profit organization “New Agriculture New Generation” has launched the implementation of the program “Restarting the Rural Economy in Northern Evia,” which is part of the Fire relief initiative for Νorthern Evia by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).

The unprecedented wildfires in the summer of 2021 in Northern Evia left behind incalculable damages, destroying homes, facilities, agricultural and livestock farms, as well as the area’s forest wealth and wildlife.

The “Restarting the Rural Economy in Northern Evia” program, implemented by the non-profit organization “New Agriculture New Generation,” is part of the Fire relief initiative for Νorthern Evia by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). It includes targeted actions to support four groups of residents in the area, with the ultimate goal of quickly and effectively regenerating the affected areas as much as possible.

Specifically, the program supported 300 beekeepers, 300 resin producers/forest workers, 40 livestock farmers, and the local communities in the areas of the Municipality of Limni-Mantoudi-Agia Anna and the Municipality of Istiaia-Aidipsos over a period of one year through the following actions:

  1. Beekeepers (November 2021 – March 2022) a) Training for the recovery of lost bee colonies. b) Creation of a pilot beekeeping park in the private Noel-Baker forest. c) Purchase of professional equipment.
  2. Resin Producers/Forest Workers (November – December 2021) a) Replacement of technical equipment and safety gear.
  3. Livestock Farmers (November – December 2021, March – August 2022) a) Training on animal welfare, reproduction, and nutrition.
  4. Local Communities (November – December 2021, March – April 2022) a) Support for home food production.
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